E-CIGARETTE REVIEWS 2014

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South Beach Smoke

Quick summary: Another of our top electronic cigarettes is South Beach Smoke. They fell into third place in our reviews by a narrow margin, largely because we prefer an e-cig with a little more of a throat hit, while South Beach is more on the “smooth” side when you inhale. That minus for us may be a plus for you.

We found this product to be one of the best-tasting e-cigarettes we’ve tried, and it’s solid electronically as well. We also thought the vapor clouds produced by South Beach Smoke were much more than acceptable, pretty close to our other two top choices. Overall, it’s a very nice choice for an everyday vape, as long as you’re not searching for the most powerful sensation on the inhale. (And now that they also offer extra strength 24mg cartridges as an option, it’s possible to get a stronger drag than with their traditional full-flavor carts.)

We’ve mentioned that we liked the taste of this ecig, and there is a wide range of flavors to choose from. They have three different types of “tobacco” flavor, ranging from “Marlboro” to “Camel” and they have both menthol and peppermint cartridges; also available are vanilla, cherry, chocolate, peach, and pina colada. We thought the peach was particularly tasty. There are light, ultra-light and no nicotine options as well as the full-flavor and extra strength.

As is usually the case, you can choose between a number of different starter kits, all with different accessories. We reviewed the deluxe ultimate starter kit and it was chock full of goodies. There were two batteries included (one long and one short), three five-packs of flavor cartridges, the standard USB charger, a complete AC charger (most companies just provide an adapter that you plug the USB charger into), a car adapter, and two cases, a regular one for carrying your supplies and a portable one that lets you charge your batteries a few times while you’re away from a power source. If you don’t need all the accessories, you can start out with the express kit, for example, which comes with just one cartridge, one battery and a USB charger; it’s a good way to give South Beach a try for a low cost. Battery charge time was better than average; the length of a charge and the life of a cartridge were both around average, lasting about the same length as a pack of tobacco cigarettes.

South Beach has also put additional value into their starter kits. The deluxe starter kit and deluxe plus kit are now equipped with ten cartridges instead of five; the deluxe plus kit also now comes with a USB cigarette. The deluxe ultimate kit has been upgraded with three batteries and not two, plus a USB cigarette and a lanyardas well as twenty cartridges. And the couples kit comes with two full starter kits and two adapters for cars.

One other recent change to their product is that all of the eliquid that’s contained in their cartridges is now manufactured in the Unites States, and not brought in from China. It’s hard to know if that’s why we enjoyed the taste of South Beach Smoke, but it’s certainly a likely possibility. The good taste extended to their disposable e-cigarettes as well. One other thing we liked was their auto-delivery program, letting you avoid the nuisance of reordering cartridges every time you run out.

South Beach seems to favor function over look; unlike some competitors, they offer just two colors of battery, white and black. But if you’re in the market for a smooth, well-made electronic cigarette with a nice taste, this one should fit the bill. It’s definitely in the top three rotation of ecigs we use daily.

PRICE: Starter kits range from $29.99 – $159.99 with sales held often. (Note: price comparisons are difficult because each company includes different products in their kits.)

Great starter kits, all around great products!!!! I love how the starter kits mostly all come with 2 batteries, i really think you need a few of them to comfortably vape wherever/ whenever. I like the manual batteries more and they don’t last as long as the automatics, so its great for me to have more than one to use when one is charging, or dies out. I am a very heavy user too so this is just the system that works for me. I have to say- these are a great option for smokers to use as an alternative. I have felt much healthier and cleaner since I started using them a while back and they sure beat all the hangups i was dealing with when using cigarettes. the nonstop butts and ash and worrying if i smell is nice to not live with!

My first time using South Beach Smoke e-cigarettes was a total WOW!!! Experience. My friend was using her’s, and I was still smoking cigarettes and she asked me if I wanted to try… so I did, not even thinking much about it and was blown away. This thing is not a real cigarette but felt and tasted that good… I had to get a kit for myself. So i did, and ahve been vaping and not smoking ever since. how cool is that??? Your products have really had an impact on me, you really get it what smokers want!

I knew these were great from the moment I started using them and now almost a year later I’m still on a roll. What I like a lot is the great nocotine combination with the flavor. I started on the full flavored carts and then lowered it down to 12mg and then 6mg, great to be on the lowest one within such a short space of time, considering I was a smoker for over 10 years. Everything is good with these guys, never had an issues!! Josh

Awesome- south beach smoke, love the service and they have no problem taking care of my needs! I don’t want to sound like a brat but I expect a lot from a company I buy from and working with SBS over the phone – asking specific questions I know what I want they have always been excellent I am really satisfied with these e-cigs and the level of customer service!! Keep it up!!

There are e-cigarettes and then there’s SouthBeach Smoke. This has to be one of the more popular smoke alternatives, and I can say they definitely lighten up my stress levels. These products have great price points and I highly suggest home delivery/lifetime warranty option. My only suggestion would be to ease up on the price of shipping. Figure a better shipping method and they will come – in droves!

All aorund awesome company. Been around a long time too so you know they are good! Not just great e-cigs but the service is what makes them. They really go above and beyond to make their customers happy. The reps on the phone are super helpful and super nice! They really want you to be happy, and if you arent they will do EVERYTHING possible that they can to help. They believe in their product and it shows. I am really pleased with the products and really happy that they are committed to making them great. I will say it: to me these are a cure for smoking and i would not use any other brand. Totally satisfied.

My thoughts on south beach smoke: i feel so so so good! it might seem crazy but my skin was lookin better in no time. i really feel healthier too! they make this so simple and nice to be able to transition to when you stop smoking cigarettes. i’m happy with their overall selection and the all of the things i have tried. batter and cartridges are awesome, best thing of all is the charger case, awesome in every way to use when i’m busy. i love the overall freedome w/ the products but i really love how free i am wiht the PCC. Love South Beach Smoke!

What a relief to have these. One of the few things that really does work as expected. Its been amazing to have these for quitting smoking as backup. the nicotine is just what a smoker wants. i have really been happy to still have that same tobaco taste and the good vapor, and the nicotine. If you are thinking about quitting smoking, you will really not regret getting a starter kit from SBS.

WOW- if these were around 10 years ago… that’s how long ive been trying to quit smoking. I highly recommend South Beach Smoke for e-cigs and accessories. Everything I wanted I got. Best decision ever was getting these. Gentle and easy to use, and they make quitting cigarettes really more doable. A little pricey in the beginning but it all evens out and comes out cheaper in the end. Fantastic vapor that feels like smoke. great flavors, love the menthol. love how they perform and they are super convenient. Its so nice using them indoors too, so when the weather is bad or cold, i dont have to head out. These have made my life so much easier.

I visited my cousin in Austin, TX recently and she is an e-smoker who uses your products. I am a smoker but got really interested in the vapor cigarettes after I saw her using them, and she told me all about how it works, and how it feels. I tried them and loved them! Felt so much like cigarettes and i liked all of the little conveniences and the way you can use them anywhere. I was pretty stoked and ordered one of your e-cigarette kits, the Ultimate one because I knew I was going to need a few different chargers and I am so glad I have more than one battery. and when I got home, less than a week later, it arrived. I have been using the e-cigs only since it came and I haven’t had any need to go back to cigarettes- ITS WORKING! My cuz was really onto something, and I couldnt be happier! Thanks!!!

Definitely found what I needed in an e-cigarette brand. Love the different extras they offer like the auto delivery- its like auto bill pay + benefits and savings. i wish i could get 20% off all my bills by being signed up to autopay, that’s for sure! Great ecigs though.

This is the only brand of electronic cigarettes I trust. The level of quality is all there, top of the line. I have not had any problems during my time with them and I am overall always happy. Very happy prices are not crazy. I like all of the flavors I have tried but stick to the tobacco blue most of the time. This wasnt my first try with an e-cig brand so i know what i want…too many bad experiences before. Glad to be with South Beach Smoke.

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